My 2000th post on CB is entirely appropriate to the forum as I am contemplating replacing my Ruger Bisley 5.5" in .45 Colt with a revolver in the same caliber.
I love my Ruger! It is accurate, beautiful, wonderful trigger, and makes me smile. However, it's actual job is to be big medicine for woods carry during those rare times I am on the outskirts of grizzly country.
In studying bear attacks, and even cougar attacks, a single-action is not ideal. I double-action is.
So, I am aware of a few revolvers available in .45 Colt. And I understand that I can get a revolver in .45 Casull and have the option of just shooting my .45 Colt loads in it.
Looking for a revolver in stainless, with 4" barrel or less, strong enough for hot .45 Colt loads, popular enough to find holsters for it, and under $1000.
The Ruger Alaskan seems to fit the bill, as does the S&W 625 Mountain Gun. Any other to check out?